Mission Statement

The mission of the OIG is to detect, deter and prevent corruption, fraud, waste, mismanagement, unlawful political discrimination and misconduct in the operation of government with integrity, independence, professionalism and respect for both the rule of law and the people we serve. The OIG conducts investigations and issues findings and recommendations to government officials. The OIG also investigates potential criminal violations involving the conduct of government employees acting in their official capacities and refers such matters for prosecution. The OIG cannot dictate a legal outcome.

The OIG also serves as a liaison to outside law enforcement authorities and prosecutorial agencies when cases are referred.

The OIG's jurisdiction includes employees, elected and appointed officials in the performance of their official duties, as well as contractors and subcontractors doing or seeking to do business with government.

MWRD Ethics Ordinance as amended April 7, 2022

Filing a Complaint

If you have information concerning corruption, fraud, waste, mismanagement, and/or employee misconduct in the operation of the MWRD, please file a complaint. This may involve employees, elected and appointed officials in the performance of their official duties, as well as contractors and subcontractors doing business or seeking to do business with the MWRD.

Please call 312-751-4444 for information on how to submit a complaint.

Quarterly Reports

The Inspector General submits quarterly reports to the MWRD Board of Commissioners and Executive Director. The quarterly report is released the 15th day of January, April, July, and October of each year. Quarterly reports chronicle the number and type of investigations initiated, concluded or pending since the date of the last report and whether any recommendations for remedial action were made and whether or not the recommendations were followed. 

Quarterly reports dated July 12, 2019 through April 15, 2025 were generated by the Office of the Independent Inspector General of Cook County as a result of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the MWRD and Cook County during that time. 

View the Quarterly Reports

Questions

Please contact 312-751-4444 if you have any questions.